Exercising during pregnancy contributes to improved health outcomes for you and your baby and is recommended during most healthy pregnancies. All pregnant individuals without contraindications should be physically active throughout pregnancy, according to the 2019 Canadian Guideline for Physical Activity throughout Pregnancy. The recommended minimum...
You’ve had a long, tiring day, and you’re ready to switch off the lights, wind down, and get comfy in your bed. Sweet dreams are calling out to you. But instead of falling asleep, your mind is suddenly filled with racing thoughts and feelings of...
It’s that time of year again! The leaves are changing colours and temperatures are dropping. That means getting ready for beautiful fall colours, tasty apple pies, and sweater weather. But in addition to that, the influx of colds, flus, and other infections might be on...
Beauty trends can be utterly maddening sometimes, can’t they? “Glitter is great.” “No more glitter.” “Thin eyebrows are sexy.” “Thick, natural brows are gorgeous.” “A bold lip is on trend.” “Nope, it’s got to be a barely there, all over nude, glowy look.” ...
Getting outside under the warm rays of the sun is what summer’s all about. In fact, the sun is actually essential for many chemical processes that happen within our bodies, like supporting vitamin D production, regulating the circadian rhythm, and helping to release serotonin! But...
Summer isn’t typically associated with burnout, but with travel, patio hangs and about a million events to catch up on post-pandemic, it’s no wonder a lot of us are feeling sluggish and looking forward to a slightly less overbooked Fall. But we don’t have to...
Even though we are always all about enjoying the warm weather, we have begun to sense the change of seasons in the air. The daylight hours are getting shorter, the evenings are cooling off and the back-to-school sales have suddenly begun (please, let’s not talk...
Body lotions, deodorants, face creams, shower gels, and shampoos: beauty care products play an essential role in our daily self-pampering routines. However, once disposed of, their packaging does not coddle the planet. Ironically, the beauty industry has a terrible blemish: it produces more than 120 billion units...
With warmer days ahead, spending time outdoors and in nature is sounding more appealing by the minute! And booking a campsite can be great for some fun under the sun with your family and friends. Planning an outing like a camping trip can feel like...
Contrary to popular belief, humidity can be a great thing for the skin. Using the right products and adjusting your routine according to the weather, ensure your skin stays in balance. Naturally, as the humidity rises, our bodies produce more oil, which provides your skin...
As reported by the Skin Cancer Foundation, when used as directed, sunscreen can help decrease your risk of skin cancers and prevent premature aging of the skin. But a common question remains, is it okay to absorb chemical sunscreen into your skin? Sunscreen products include...
We’ve all been in that afternoon slump and grabbed the nearest snack closest to us. Without even realizing that what we grabbed is full of sugar and will eventually make us crash even more. Snacks should energize us and leave us feeling good. Our newly...
Face masks have been used as beauty enhancers forever; the ancient East Indians used one with aloe, herbs and flowers while Cleopatra applied a mask of Dead Sea mud and honey. Marie Antoinette wore one of egg whites and Cognac under her layers of white...
As our bodies age, we go through many different changes. From menstruation to menopause, one stage ends, and another begins. Navigating menopause for the first time may be confusing, with new symptoms and questions on how to care for your body during this time. But...
Bamboo has become an essential material for sustainability in society. Its versatility provides us with many of our daily household items such as toothbrushes, combs, hairbrushes as well as furniture. And strangely, it’s not even a tree but a grass. Bamboo has grown in popularity...
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